What is "Christmas?" What does it mean?

[Arvestaked]

Originally posted by violette829 U know, it's one thing to talks xxxx about differences in political views, or merely talk xxxx to eachother...but it's another to call Jesus a "fantastical turd". R u serious? I mean how much of a lost soul are u that u have to say that? U just offended me more with that statement than ANYONE has every done > EVER! I know this forum is all fun and games, but there must be a line drawn somewhere....that's just NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT right.. Jesus Christ brings comfort and joy to many many people (including myself). Think what u want about him, u don't even have to believe that he exists, but DON'T resort to dragging his name through the mud like u did. I mean, what are u thinking? I'm so sick of u synical, negative people, bringing the rest of us down. Let us believe what we want! Why do u care so much about what I believe?

Yes, I am serious.
I never said I cared about other peoples beliefs. And if Jesus is so important to you then my opinions should not bother you. Relax and turn the other cheek.
Yes, this forum is fun and games and you cannot draw such a line. If I had crossed a line, it is an unfairly placed line. What if I say that Christmas offends me and discussion about Christmas offends me. Would it be fair to keep people from discussing it on my account? No. This all boils down to, "You can express you opinions as long as they are my own." I do not have a problem dragging the name through anything because it is an entity that gets its credit for common sense and unoriginal ideas.

[Arvestaked]

Originally posted by patlajan I agree. Some people like to talk to create a breeze.

I am sorry but my response was entirely honest.
And everyone who opens their mouth does so to "create a breeze."

[Arvestaked]

Originally posted by violette829 ..I'll forget ur stupid statement and just move on....

I cannot understand why it is acceptable for you to be intentionally offensive and it is unacceptable for me to be unintentionally offensive. Well, what I said was not entirely unintentional in its offensiveness, but the issue is still valid.

[loseyourname]

I just like singing carols and seeing lights everywhere. Makes no difference to me what else goes on. Let the people have their fun. Let the miserable be miserable.

[violette829]

Exactly...if ur not in the Christmas spirit, don't try to bring the rest of us down....UGHKH

[Arvestaked]

Where are you getting this idea that my purpose it to bring everybody else down? Nothing I have said suggests such an intention.

And not appreciating a holiday does not mean one is miserable. They just do not appreciate a holiday. Preriod.

Why is all of this difficult to comprehend? Why do you feel the need to refer to nonexistent links between A and B?

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[Sirumemkez20]

I think Christmas time is mostly spending time with the family or relatives that you don't see often. It's a time to forgive the people you love if you hurt them in any way, and hope that New Years will bring good fortune.

"A listening ear to the friend with a heartache.
A thank you to the tired salesperson who serves you.
Laughter to brighten a less-fortunate's life.
A kiss and a hug for a handicapped child.
Time to read to the sightless.
An act of kindness to the shut-in.
A cheery greeting to one who is ill.
A smile to the elderly person who is struggling to walk.
A written message to a lonely one.
How simple our Christmas shopping can be this year -
And every year - when we give gifts of the heart. "

[Arvestaked]

Originally posted by violette829 How can u say that u don't intend to bring anyone down when u called the whole purpose of my fav. holiday a FANTASTICAL TURD... U know, I like u now that u like Golden Girls, so please don't xxxx IT UP! Just stop this NOW>......and just think about what u did! I hope ur happy that I have a frown on my face right now

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Vi

My intent is purely to express my opinion. I never intend on bringing anybody down. Whether I do or not is unrelated because it is your choice to be offended or not, especially if you agree with the words Jesus allegedly spoke. I wish I was sorry that religion and faith offend me, but I am not.

Do not worry. You will always have opportunity to like me because, over all, I am likeable.

[loseyourname]

Originally posted by Arvestaked My intent is purely to express my opinion. I never intend on bringing anybody down. Whether I do or not is unrelated because it is your choice to be offended or not, especially if you agree with the words Jesus allegedly spoke. I wish I was sorry that religion and faith offend me, but I am not.

Do not worry. You will always have opportunity to like me because, over all, I am likeable.

I doubt it makes any difference, but I like you.

[Arvestaked]

Originally posted by loseyourname I doubt it makes any difference, but I like you.

How does dinner and a movie sound?